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deckle edge — n. 1. the rough, irregular edge of a sheet of paper after it leaves the deckle and before it is trimmed: such edges are often favored as decorative 2. an imitation of such an edge produced on trimmed paper, as by tearing deckle edged [dek′əl… … English World dictionary

deckle edge — noun rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine made paper • Syn: ↑deckle • Hypernyms: ↑edge … Useful english dictionary

deckle edge — noun the rough uncut edge of a sheet of paper, formed by a deckle. Derivatives deckle edged adjective … English new terms dictionary

deckle-edge — deckˈle edge noun The raw or ragged edge of handmade paper or an imitation of it • • • Main Entry: ↑deckle … Useful english dictionary

deckle edge — the irregular, untrimmed edge of handmade paper, often used for ornamental effect in fine books and stationery, now often produced artificially on machine made paper. Also called deckle. [1870 75] * * * … Universalium

deckle edge — The rough edge of handmade paper formed in a deckle. Also called featheredge … Glossary of Art Terms